1992
DOI: 10.1590/s0004-282x1992000300022
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Espasmo hemifacial e impressão basilar associados a malformação de arnold-chiari relato de caso

Abstract: RESUMO -Os autores relatam o caso de uma paciente com espasmo hemifacial e impressão basilar associados a malformação de Arnold-Chiari. Com a descompressão cirúrgica da fossa posterior, empregada no tratamento da impressão basilar, houve melhora do quadro clínico e o espasmo hemifacial se reduziu quanto à frequência, duração e intensidade. ís enfatizada a necessidade do tratamento etiológico do espasmo hemifacial, antes de se recorrer à toxina botulínica. O espasmo da musculatura inervada pelo facial acomete u… Show more

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“…Subsequently, it is possible to consider neurovascular microdecompression of the facial nerve for patients who do not recover from facial spasm after decompression of the foramen magnum. 3,48,[50][51][52] Our patient was treated initially with facial nerve neurovascular microdecompression that led to the clinical resolution of HS. However, at the third postoperative day, her level of consciousness was lowered, she had speech difficulty and episodes of dyspnea/apnea.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Subsequently, it is possible to consider neurovascular microdecompression of the facial nerve for patients who do not recover from facial spasm after decompression of the foramen magnum. 3,48,[50][51][52] Our patient was treated initially with facial nerve neurovascular microdecompression that led to the clinical resolution of HS. However, at the third postoperative day, her level of consciousness was lowered, she had speech difficulty and episodes of dyspnea/apnea.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%